Spring 2021 COVID-19 Plan - Presented to the Board of Trustees, December 9, 2020 By Edward Seidel, President University of Wyoming
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Spring 2021
Presented to the Board of Trustees, December 9, 2020
By Edward Seidel, President
COVID-19 Plan University of Wyoming
Fall 2020 and Lessons Learned
Fall 2020 Summary
• Detailed plan developed over late spring; modified over summer
• Set up multiple working groups
• Established Project Management Office (PMO)
• Created and implemented a detailed, comprehensive testing plan, including pre-return testing
• Adopted rigorous triggers for action
• Key changes as conditions developed
• Shifted to a Phase-in approach over initial weeks
• Shifted from automatic triggers to broader set of indicators
• Increased staffing to handle load, including an expanded COVID Hub
• Encouraged students to conclude in-person experiences one week earlier than planned
• Data to date (Dec 8, 2020)
• Total positive cases = 1,789
• Total tests = 88,114 (13,149 pre-return, 62,318 Vault, 419 external, 12,228 Surveillance)Lessons Learned
• Our slow start up to the semester was very • With sufficient staffing, we can manage, trace,
important & take targeted interventions.
• The University must be nimble, but also
• With precautions in place, classrooms & other formal ensure stability for students and employees.
on-campus spaces aren't important vectors of viral
spread. • Collaboration with the Wyoming Department
of Health, local officials, numerous experts,
• Off-campus social gatherings are the top drivers of peer universities is critical.
coronavirus. • Frequent and targeted communications
• Entry and surveillance testing are critical. are important.
• Compliance needs to improve. • Supporting students and employee wellness
and well-being is vital.
• Need best data possible, rapidly • Our employees are willing to go the extra mile
to support the University.12/8/2020 5
Response to Lessons
Key Points
• Our spring plan should be as definite as possible.
• An increased focus on wellness and well-being is needed.
• More rapid testing and CLIA certification will allow better data and
decisions.
• We will continue to invest in a strong monitoring program.
• There will be changes to project management.
• Fewer meetings, revamped structure, cabinet more involved
• Tami will move back to Academic Affairs (but still part of EEPG)!
• Our partners at Deloitte were instrumental in helping us create a foundation upon
which our internal team will be able to manage in the spring.Highlights of Spring 2021 Plan
Spring 2021 Highlights
Academic Student Success Employee &
Calendar & Graduation Student Wellness
• Limited Contact Period (Jan 14 • Commitment to seniors & graduate • Services & programs for
– Jan 31) students employees
• Semester begins with 2 days of • Array of instructional delivery modes • Employee Assistance Program
Cigna resources for
remote instruction (Jan 21-22) to choose from – giving students the •
emotional/physical health
• F2F classes & programming ability to develop a schedule that best • Wyoming on Wellness
begin (Jan 25 – Mar 30) fits their needs during the pandemic • Wyoming Health Fairs
• Spring Break (Mar 31-Apr 4) • Increase in academic support, • Linkedin Learnng
COVID-19 Resources page
• Remote instruction/finals & including tools for online studying & •
collaboration • Support for student wellness
student programming (Apr 5- • Care & support for students in
May 14) • Increased focus on student isolation & quarantine
engagement, including services • University Counseling Center
through the Center for Student • UW Student Health Services
UW Food Share Pantry
Involvement & Leadership (CSIL) •
• Multicultural Affairs
• Wellness CoordinatorsSpring 2021 Highlights
Comprehensive Increased focus Community
Testing on Compliance Engagement
• University-based surveillance • The University will run • The University will continue to
and confirmatory testing will weekly compliance reports consult with and communicate
be more efficient & allow for for students and with our state and community
quicker contact tracing. employees. leaders.
• Students will continue to test • The COVID Pass will be • The University will collaborate
2X a week. Graduate used to signal testing with our state and community
students & employees compliance. partners to address health &
will test 1X a week. • The University will use safety rules and guidelines,
• Processes in place for testing various resources available, including where required
accommodations and including conduct practices are not followed.
exemptions. procedures and • The University will continue to
• A testing resources web page interventions, to improve provide support to our state
provides numerous details compliance. and community.
and instructions.Key Takeaways
Summary • We learned a lot about managing the effects of the pandemic • But there is more to learn. • With many logistics and testing in place, the University can focus more on the wellness and well-being of our students and employees • A careful start to the semester is essential. • A successful spring semester depends on everyone doing their part. • Well planned means be ready...for anything... • Assumptions • Situation remains manageable • Vaccine not impacting operations until late spring or beyond
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